How much does a materials engineer make in Rhode Island?
$87,180a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Rhode Island. That is $41.91 an hour or $7,265 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.91
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,270Median: $87,180Highest 10%: $140,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,270 | $37.63 | |
| 25th | $80,660 | $38.78 | |
| Median | $87,180 | $41.91 | |
| 75th | $113,100 | $54.36 | |
| 90th | $140,500 | $67.52 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $101,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 39. Michigan | $94,050 |
| 40. Tennessee | $91,940 |
| 41. Utah | $88,080 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $87,180 |
| 43. Mississippi | $78,700 |
| 44. Montana | $76,030 |
| 45. Iowa | $64,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $41.91 ($87,180 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $87,180 against $112,900 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for materials engineer pay?
Rhode Island ranks 42 of 45 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays materials engineers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $101,700 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.